Investigation Reveals RSF Gold Smuggling Routes Financing Sudan War
A Sudan Tribune investigation has detailed how gold from RSF-controlled mines in Darfur is being smuggled through Chad and the Central African Republic to reach global markets. These illicit flows are reportedly a primary source of financing for the Rapid Support Forces' war economy, enabling the group to sustain its military operations against the Sudanese army. The report highlights the deepening regional economic dimensions of the conflict.
Date: September 1, 2026
Location: Darfur, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Sudan Tribune